In
parallel with work meetings, or as stand-alone events, the
team building and motivation concept offered by Nautic Events are
total moments of relaxation in unique locations. By
means of games and sport, participants are encouraged to demonstrate
team spirit, willingness and a sense of solidarity: all qualities
which business seek to develop in their staff.

THE
DRAGON'S REGATA

With
the Dragon Boats, your participants will share an exhilerating
experience in a traditional Chinese nautic sport. Dating back to
over 2000 years, the Dragon Boat sport is a tribute to the legendary
Poet Qu Yuan. The loss of this great figure is commemorated every
year in a race that embodies mythical symbols and a tribute to
the great men of the sea.
Beginners or experiences rowers are grouped into teams of 16 and position themselves
in their boat adorned with emblematic dragon head. Regardless of the athletic
level of each participant, the exercice unites them to perform in a consolidated
spirit !
As the sound of the drums heighten, the pace of each team increases and the oars
of the Dragon Boats cut through the water like arrows ! Fellow
colleagues cheer from the shores as they await their chance to prove their skills.

The
Dragon's Regata is an excellent event in
which the magic of team-spirit prevails !

PLANNING

Duration

Approximately
from 2 hours to 4 hours

Sample
program

70
participants

6
teams

14H00

Duration 30 minutes

Briefing

Making teams of 11 people or
1 drummer & 10 paddlers - Nominating the Captain of the
Team - Giving a name &
device of the team

Organiser gives advices & informations about the best
way to handle the boat and manager your team in a good "Team
Spirit".

14H30

Duration 60 minutes

1st
Elimination series

Chrono
qualification for finals :Boats
are managed by professionnal & nautical specialists on
board.Your team proceed to the departure - don't forget the
life jacket and concentration. You listen carefully to the
drummer.
Once starts is done, you coordinate to the others in a good
spirit and listen carefully the advices. You go for it with
the whole team.
Then, other teams proceed to the boats. You check the time
you have done and discuss the team the best way to challenge
the next steps.

15H30

Duration 60 minutes

2nd
Elimination series

Chrono
qualification for finals
All
teams can be compared. It is time for your team
to check his ranking and how to improve your position.
Now, you can decide other race strategy (departure
and finish, rythem of the drum ethen position on
board, ...). Things are going faster at this step
because your team is better coordinate after the
first race. You can go faster now ...

After the 2nd race, you may wait all results to see which
final would be yours.

16H30

Duration 60 minutes

Final
Races

Grand
Final and classification finalsYou
know your position and everything goes again. Teams will face
the real & final challenge, because you compite with teams
close to your qualification time.
Coordination of the team is really improved now. Our advice
is : don't change the position on board, just thing about strategy
and think 17 team members is like only 1 individual but together
!